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BCMay 05, 2023

Man seriously injured in ‘targeted’ shooting in Surrey

A man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting in the Bear Creek area of Surrey this morning.The shooting happened in the driveway of a residence in the 8100 block of 144A Street.According to unconfirmed sources, the victim is a Punjabi and Kabaddi promoter.RCMP believes it was a targeted attack, although the motive is unclear.Police say anyone in the area with information or video can contact them at 604-599-0502.
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BCMay 03, 2023

One dead, one injured in Surrey shooting

A person was killed in a shooting last night in the Guildford area of Surrey.RCMP were called to a parking lot at 108 Avenue and 148 Street around 8 p.m.Sgt. Martin Neveu said they rushed the injured man to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.The investigation of this matter has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.Along with this, the police appealed to the public and said that if anyone has dash cam footage, they should immediately inform the police.
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BCMay 02, 2023

'Surrey policing debate has gone too long' : David Eby

B.C. Premier David Eby says that he has spoken to Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke about the ongoing policing issue between Surrey and the state government.The NDP government has recommended that the ongoing transition from RCMP to municipal police in Surrey be continued.But Mayor Brenda Locke says she and her council are in favor of keeping the RCMP.Locke says her council will review the state government's recommendation on policing, but they want to move forward with their plan to keep the RCMP.Eby says his government is ready to work with the City of Surrey to find a solution to this issue as soon
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BCMay 01, 2023

Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws

Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even if their family structure changes.Taking effect immediately, this amendment expands the list of exemptions to 55-and-over bylaws in strata buildings to include future children, dependants, and spouses or partners of current residents.It will also create an exemption to permit adult children or former dependants of current residents to move back home with their parents or former caregivers.On Nov. 24, 2022, Bill 44 amended the Strata Property Act
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BCMay 01, 2023

Province supports sustainable accessible taxi services

More people with accessibility challenges across the province will soon have better access to wheelchair accessible taxis, reducing wait times, and allow them get around their communities with ease.Since its launch in January this year, the Province has provided $2.6 million in grants to 51 taxi companies through its Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program Maintenance Rebate.This funding is helping reduce the financial impacts of necessary maintenance work on nearly 400 wheelchair-accessible taxis."Reducing the costs of maintaining wheelchair-accessible taxis will keep existing vehicles
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BCApr 28, 2023

181 fallen B.C. workers remembered on Day of Mourning

Nearly three dozen National Day of Morning ceremonies will be held across B.C. today. This day of mourning is marked for workers who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries or illnesses. It is worth mentioning that in B.C., 181 people died from work-related incidents or occupational diseases last year, which is a 12 percent increase from 161 deaths in 2021. Among them, 5 workers were young. WorkSafeBC had the highest number of work-related fatalities registered in the construction sector with 48 claims in 2022, followed by 25 cases of transportation and related services. Premier Dav
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BCApr 21, 2023

First Nations in B.C. died at a much higher rate from toxic drugs: Health authority

The chief medical officer of British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says the toxic drug crisis in 2022 was the most devastating year so far for Indigenous people, their families, and communities.Dr. Nel Wieman says First Nations people are disproportionately dying from illicit drugs in B.C. and the gap continues to widen.First Nations people represent 3.3 per cent of B.C.'s population, but the health authority says 16.4 per cent of those who died from overdoses last year were Indigenous.Wieman says First Nations woman were particularly affected, with a death rate that was double tha
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BCApr 20, 2023

B.C. stores broke privacy laws on facial ID technology, privacy commissioner says

Privacy commissioner Michael McEvoy says 12 Canadian Tire stores around B.C. used facial recognition without telling customers, and violating the province's Personal Information Protection Act.The information is contained in McEvoy's latest report which shows the stores used facial recognition technology between 2018 and 2021 but removed the systems as soon as they learned four of the outlets were under investigation. Facial recognition technology captures highly sensitive biometric information that maps the precise and unique mathematical rendering of a human face and McEvoy finds the stores
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BCApr 19, 2023

B.C. enacts regulation to ensure protection of Ozempic supply for diabetes patients

British Columbia is bringing in a new regulation immediately to ensure diabetes patients don't face a shortage of the drug Ozempic, touted by celebrities for its weight loss side effects.Health Minister Adrian Dix says the change will ensure patients in B.C. and Canada needing Ozempic to treat their Type 2 diabetes will continue to have access to that drug and others that may require it in the future.Dix says the regulation will help prevent online or mail-order sales of Ozempic to people who do not live in Canada and who are not in B.C. to make a purchase.The new regulation comes after the di

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BCDec 18, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP warn residents after spike in home break-ins targeting back doors

Coquitlam RCMP are urging residents to take extra precautions after a recent increase in residential break and enters across the city, many involving similar methods and locations. Police say the incidents have raised concern among investigators due to their frequency and pattern. Mounties report receiving about 21 complaints of residential break-ins since November 23. In most cases, suspects entered homes through rear sliding glass doors, with incidents largely occurring between mid-afternoon and late evening, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Police note that homes backing onto green spaces, trails, or
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BCDec 18, 2025

Burnaby RCMP seek public help to identify suspects in South Burnaby package theft

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify three people believed to be involved in a package theft at a South Burnaby home earlier this month. Police say the incident happened just before noon on December 1, when a dark-coloured SUV stopped outside a residence. Investigators allege a male suspect briefly exited the vehicle before two female suspects approached the front door and removed multiple delivered packages, placing them in the back of the SUV before driving away. Mounties say package thefts typically increase during the holiday season, with residents across Burnaby and
IndiaDec 18, 2025

Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea to attend Parliament session

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who had sought permission to attend the ongoing winter session of Parliament. During the hearing, the court noted that the matter had been repeatedly deferred over the past three days due to the absence of Amritpal Singh’s legal counsel. The bench observed that with the winter session concluding on Friday, it was no longer feasible for the MP to secure parole and participate in the remaining proceedings. The court advised that any request to attend future sessions of
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BCDec 18, 2025

Five firearms, stolen bullion seized in Abbotsford break-and-enter investigation

Abbotsford police say five firearms and a large quantity of stolen property have been recovered following the execution of a search warrant tied to a series of break-and-enter cases across the Lower Mainland. The Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit began investigating in mid-October after receiving multiple reports of property crimes in the region. Investigators later identified suspects believed to be connected to a problem residence in the 27800 block of Myrtle Avenue, an address known to police. On December 10, officers from the Crime Reduction Unit, assisted by frontline
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CanadaDec 18, 2025

Pablo Rodriguez steps down as Quebec Liberal leader amid party turmoil

Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party just six months after taking on the role, saying his continued presence had become a distraction as the party prepares for the next provincial election. Speaking to reporters in Montreal, Rodriguez said he made the decision out of a sense of responsibility to the party, adding that unity will be critical if the Liberals hope to rebuild support and challenge the governing Coalition Avenir Québec next year. He said he is leaving with his head held high, despite the difficult circumstances surrounding his departure. Rodriguez, a